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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

l-f"iSLAi lion Prohibiting MANUFACTURING;
No legislation has yet been proposed at Au-
gusta specifically prohibiting manufacturing
establishments from doing business in Maine,
yet we are not sure but that some of the meas
ures under consideration have an indirect tend
cncy III that direction. When an arbitrary law
shall dictate, under severe penalty, that pay
roll shall be made up and liquidated weekly, and
that under no circumstances shall a female
operative labor over ten hours a tay, there
seems to be an enroachment upon the ancient
rights and dgnities of the employed and the
employer no less totally repugnant to the SEN
sibiltics as well as the vested rights of the in
dlvldual. If any such measure becomes law
1t will prove in our judgment most egregious
blunder. About the only legislation practicable
upon this subject is to fix by law the number
of hours that shall constitute days work, and
:eave to the parties directly concerned all ar
engagements as to the number of hours the fac
tories shall run. [Bridgton News.
WHAT MAKES AN EX-TRAvELLING MAN TIRED.
The Carmel Observer of the Fairfield Jour
nal says: The idea is quite prevalent in some
quarters that travelling men are the favored
ones of life and all the rest of mankind have
hard time. l fell in with "Mell" Milliken the
other day, an old time commercial tourist, now
wealthy lumberman at Richmond, and he
told me of some of his trips. For instance.
lie would leave his home in Burnham on the
afternoon train aud land way up to HouIton at
day break the next morning. Taking span
of horses and a hay rack full of sample cases,
he would make for Pressure Isle and that
evening sell his trade so as to get an early start
for Washburn. From there be would drive to
Caribou and Fort Fairfield and back to Pressure
Isle before he slept The second day he would
be back to HOultOn and ut night take an all
night ride for home with his pockets full Of
good paying orders. This was his regular diet
week in and week out. He says now it makes
him tired to think of those trims.
NEWS FROM THE COLONISTS.
A letter has been received in this city from
Mrs. Bunker, wife Of one Of the Sinafoa COL
onists. The letter was written upon the ar
rival Of the party in Guaymas where they
were to take boat for the last 200 miles of the
journey. Mrs. Bunker's letter was written
the first Of the month and was very short,
stating that the party would remain at Quay
mas few days owing to the fact that they
were all sick from the effects Of the journey
and change Of climate. Portland Press.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

Governor Foraker, of Ohio. states that he
will not be a candidate for denomination, and
there is report that he will resign before the
expiration Of his present term.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

A woman who was lost i'll the woods of New
Hampshire for three days said that the most she
suffered from was i'll not having her knitting along,
and she blamed herself good deal for not bring
ing Il handglass with her.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

1t is said that Secretary Manning will retire
from the Cabinet between the 4th of March
and the LIST of April, and that he will be sue
cecded by Assistant Secretary Fairciilu.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-02-10

The tone of the news from all the continental
centres is alarming. Preparations for the COM
ing outbreak of ho>tilities are reported from all
quarters.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
COOKING SCHOOL.

The cooking school which had been
in progress here a portion of each
week for some time closed on Friday
last, The regular attendance was a
little less than thirty. 1t is learned
that satisfaction is expressed by the
ladies who attended; they believe the
time and expense devoted to this do
nestle science has been profitable in
Yestment. Mrs. White, of Wauwato.
sa, the teacher, thoroughly understands
the cookery art. and imparts an enthu-
siasm to those under her instruction.
There are, no doubt, multitudes of
families that might greatly improve
their table enjoyments by a better
understanding of how food should be
prepared. Said rather genteel lady,
What is the special use of cooking
school? Any one who has everything
needful for cooking can prepare a com.
Portable meal without having learned
how to do it in cooking school,"
This is a plausible statement, but often
does not hold true. Many young
women have been instructed in the
culinary art by their mothers, but not
always rightly SO. Many man has ac-
copied the invitation of friend to
dinner, and found the eatables enioy-
able; thereafter he accepted the invita-
tion of another friend to dinner and
found it insipid to the taste. The
quality of the materials from which
the two dinners were prepared WAS
essentially the same, and equally favor
able for the preparation of an enjoyable
dinner In both cases the preparation
was under the supervision of the re-
spective housewives. The difference
was not because the materials used
were unlike, but altogether the manner
of their preparation. A passable meal
has frequently been prepared from one.
half the materials of which only a poor
meal was composed. To do thing
we'll requires the doer to know how to
do it; hence the use of the cooking
school. The young woman that does
not know how to cook a steak, make
cup of coffee, bake bread and prepare a
palatable meal, is but half educated,
and ought to be regarded as unmar-
TO know how to play the
piano and move gracefully in the
dance is but small preparation for
the higher and more important duties
of life.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
CHURCH MATTERS.

Monday being the regular day for
ministers meetings of some of the
leading denominations in Chicago,
questions for discussion are often
raised which are of interest to churches
in general. Last Monday the Method
ist ministers had under consideration
the itinerancy system of the church.
This is u question that began to be
agitated many years ago. An extern.
sion Of the pastorate was obtained
from two to three years not long since,
aud, judging from the expressions of
sentiment in the Monday ministers
meeting, there was general dissatis,
faction with the present three-year
limitation. Several prominent clergy
men favored an unlimited pastorate.
The opinion prevailed that at least the
three-year limit would be extended. if
the limitation were not entirely$re-
moved.
The Moody evangelistic meetings
and the Murphy gospel temperance
meetings continue in Chicago with I'M
abated interest. There is wide field
for reform and enough for these men
to do and many others. That great
good is being accomplished does not
admit of dispute.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
WOMAN SUFFRAGE TO BE
TESTED IN THE COURTS

In several cities in this state the
votes of women were received by the
election boards and rejected by others.
Mrs. Olympia Brown, of Racine, a
leading woman suffragist, with several
other women offered their votes for
such officers as they believed We're con-
nected with school matters. and their
votes were rejected. Mrs. Brown has
brought suit against the inspectors of
the election; this is done to make a
test case as to the proper construction
of the law. The true meaning of the
law is an open question, on which law
yers are not agreed. Every interested
person will be glad to have the matter
legally determined. Similar suits will
be brought in other cities. 1t is said
the Racine election inspectors rejected
the votes of women on the advice OF
the opinion of the Attorney General,
which had been sent over the state. 1t
is hardly supposable that the singular
construction given to the law by that
officer would have any importance at.
tached to it, There may be better reaS.
ons why the law does not allow
women to vote for all the officers
claimed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

One of the pressing needs for the
perpetuatiOn of the institutions be-
queathed TO us by our Revolutionary
forefathers is revival of patriotism.
There is movement in some parts of
the Union looking to such revival, and
is led on by some Of our wise states
men. The necessity of it must be ap.
parent to every observer of the times.
1t is suggested that the next Fourth of
July be restored to its legitimate use
to which it was so generally applied
fifty or more years ago. There is no
denying the fact that there has been
almost general departure in the OBJ
servance of the original intent of this
anniversary. The sublime events that
gave birth to American independence
have Of late years been lost sight of,
and have given place to all sorts of
conviVialities. having no Significance
whatever of independence day. 1t is
recommended that every city, village
and town devote the next annual an
niversary of independence to the re-
vival of the history of the revolution
airy period of our country, reminding
old and young of the terrible privations
and sufferings during the seven years
struggle to achieve for us the liberties
we enjoy. Let ministers preach on the
subject; let the Sunday schools be re.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
KENOSHA BUSINESS HOUSES.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

In January, 1856, the Kenosha City
Bank was organized, with a capital O
800, 900; and located in a wooden build
ing on the southeast corner of Park an(
Main streets, Mr.. S. Bronson being
president, and Mr.. H. w. James, cashier
The list of stockholders contains names
that are of historical interest, and i.
given complete H. w. James, Alone
Campbell, Hubbard V. Blinn, J. FL
Kimball, 0. S. Head, III. B. ToWslee, S
B. Scott, Betsey COTE, Samuel Hale
John Deniston, J. G. Gottfredsen, J. A
Lavey, P. D. Hugunin, Richard Camp
bell, Seth Doan, and T. Pricture.
After the presidency of Mr.. Bronson
Mr.. Alonzo Campbell was elected presi
dent, and Samuel B. Scott, cashier
During this administration the bank
business was temporarily removed tc
the rooms over what is now Lyman's
store, the entrance being by means Of
an outside stairway. Then a brick
building was erected on the site of the
old wooden structure for the future use
of the bank. In course of time another
election was held, and Mr. III. B. lows
lee was elected president, and Mr.. e. G
Durant cashier. These officers con.
tinued in control for a number of years
when the bank was re-organized with a
capital of $4,000, Thomas Pricture
being chosen president, and E, g. Durant
cashier. The business was continued by
this administration until 1864.
In 1864 the First National Bank OF
Kenosha was organized, with a capital
of $4,000 Thomas Pricture president,
and E. G. Durant cashier. The original
stockholders were Thomas Pricture,
Royal B. Towslee, E. G. Brown, F. FL.
Head, E. G. Durant, Trial Newman, J.
S. Carew, Alonzo Campbell, Merchants
National Bank of Milwaukee, ]. Whip
pile, Maria Whipple, S. B. Scott, Eliza
Mattock, Seth Doan and L. G. Merrill.
Pricture and Durant managed the bust
ness till 1866, when B. F. Aldrich was
made president, and G. A. Burbank
cashier. In a few years after this Mr..
]. FL. Vermilye was chosen cashier. In
1871 Mr.. Aldrich sold his interests in
the business to MIR. 2. G. Simmons and
Mr.. ]. FL. Howe, who became president,
with Mr.. Vermilye still occupying the
cashiers chair. In 1875 the business
was moved into the building now, occu-
pied by it OH the n. w. corner Of Main
and Market streets. In 1875. Mr.. Yer
milye resigned as cashier, and Mr.. L. G.
Merrill was selected to fill his place a
position which he has filled continuously
until the beginning of the present year.
On Jan. "a, 1887, Mr.. q. G. Simmons
was again elected president L. G. Mer-
rill, vice president G. NJ. Simmons,
cashier; W. P. Robinson, assistant cash
Ter.
The First National Bank has, from
time to time, since its organization, set
aside a portion of its earnings as a re-
serve fund, which at the present time
amounts to $4,000 There are also in
its funds undivided profits which
amount to over $4,000. During the
latter part Of last year and the first of
the present year the banking rooms
We're thoroughly re-ftted and refurnish-
ed with splendid new counters, sur
mounted by plate glass railing, with
FURNISHED cashiers, teller's and book
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

standard instrument, did not occupy an
undue share of the entertainment. 1t
is noticeable that in past public exit
billions in the Seminary the violin has
been one of the enjoyable musical exer-
cises. The following is the programme
rendered
|. Piano Solo Rigoetio....-...... List
Mr.. KARL 0TTo HEYER.
2. S, prano Solo" With yerdure Clad, ..Hayda
MISS BERTHA ScHRoEDER.
3 Violin and anc-Romanze-0p. 80 BeefhoreH.
MISSES WALKER AND MAcLEssAS-
4. Tenor Solo" Dante to Beatrice. "....... Heyer.
Mr.. MAX L. LtUE.
5. Solo For ViOlin....... ....-..........-. Dapid
MR Chr. Bach.
6, Soprano Solo" Lest from the Spray .Hsy.
Miss BFRTHA ScHRoEDEs.
l. Solo for ViOloncelio.,.. FiotoV.
MI. HUGo BACH
s. Tenor S1lo" The Letter :" Iagreham,
Mr.. Max L. LAUE.
=. Violin Duet Rondesu, :. Karlipoda
MISS wALERE AND Mn. CHg. Bach.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
WHO PAYS FOR THE LIQUOR
DRANK?

There are in this city at present fif-
teen licensed liquor saloons, each taxed
$500, making the total tax $500. 1t
is probably fair to estimate that the
average yearly expense of each saloon
keeper for rent, family support and all
necessary contingencies, is $500. Add
ed to this it is reasonable to conclude
that the dealers in intOxicants have
profits on their business; they are not
of kind of people who work for
nothing more than other persons.
Thus it will be seen that over $4,000.
allowing the fifteen dealers in intoxi.
cants only small profits over rent and
expenses, are paid by portion of the
people annually for intoxicating drink.
Where does all the money come from ?
In some towns and cities where care.
full inquiry has been made the opinion
is expressed that the money comes
largely from the pockets of laboring
men, a large proportion of them wage
workers. Such is probably the fact in
this city and vicinity. The great body
of the population in this city and neigh
boring country are working people;
the professional and mercantile classes
constitute but fraction of the inhabi-
tants, therefore the great mass of those
who contribute to the patronage of the
saloons must be found where above
stated. The $4,000 expended for in
texicants would 60 far, if rightly APP
piled, to supplying the home comforts
and conveniences of very many famil
les. Is it not grand opportunity for
the wOrkingmen, who now appear to
be in the ascendancy, here toladopt a
measure in which the law is ready to
aid them to prevent the wages of hard
working men from being absorbed in
the drinking saloon?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

1t had been believed by some people
that socialism and kindred isms had
been effectually crushed out, at least
for time in Chicago. But it is com.
ing to the surface again, under the new
and specious name of the Working
Mems City Council, The memb ership
is, however, of the same stripe as here
tofOre. The same Mrs. Parsons who
has been lecturing through the country,
uttering incendiary doctrines, was con-
spicuous in the new organization which
met to organize on Sunday night last
week.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

minded of the value of our country's
freedom and the necessity for its
preservation; let the teachers in the
public schools impart instruction to
their pupils what must be done to
maintain our free institutions; let all
other legitimate influences he brought
to revive the dormant patriotism of
the country. Why is revival of true
patti iotism needed at this time?
Swarms of foreign immigrants are now
landing on cur shores more rapidly
than ever before; these are largely of
dangerous elements, made up of social.
lists, anarchists and reyolutionists.
They care nothing for our laws and in
stitutions, except that they give liberty
to indulge in their schemes for the dis
organization of society and to accom-
plist selfish ends. They seek to control
elections, grasp after office, and unless
the spirit of old-time patriotism be re-
vived, dangerous men will gain the
power. No crusade against foreigners,
simply because they are such, should be
countenanced; many excellent citizens
in this state are foreigners by birth.
Many-probably most-of the foreign
ers who came to this country until
recently were disposed to identify them.
sevles with our American institutions
and customs, and share iE the respon-
sibility of citizenship. All welcome to
such. Wisconsin put itself on the
record years ago as the friend of for
eigners. immigration commissioners
were appointed to be stationed in New
York city to direct immigrants to this
part of the west when landing on our
shores.
The TELEG RAPTI approves the sug-
gestion to restore the old-time custom
OF celebrating the anniversary of
national independence. by patriotic
orations, addresses and other proper
demonstrations suitable to the day. If
the suggestion of citizens abroad meets
with no response in this quarter, it will
be because the people are content to
let the Fourth of July pass as in past
years, and satisfied to allow the spirit
of "'76" TO die out.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

This Remedy has been on sale in
Canada the past twelve years, and it is
now being introduced into the United
States. The following testimonials
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MONTREAL, February 10, 1877.
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that his life was desraired of by his
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1t is also my belief, from information
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ed and considered one of our best risks
r. w. GALE,
General Manager Equitable Life As
surance Society of the United States.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
THE LATE ALEXANDER
MITCHELL.

The death of Alexander Mitchell
was briefly noticed in the TELEGRAPH
last week. Commentary on his life
and character was deferred until after
the funeral. which occurred on Tues.
day, with the expectation that some
facts of interest in respect to his long
business career might be developed not
already recorded. Mr.. Mitchell was
probably known to a larger number of
citizens in this county over thirty-fve
and more years ago than during the
past twenty-five years. The Marine
and Fire Insurance Company Bank, of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

New lawns should be made early, pre-
pairing the soil thoroughly and sowing an
abundance ofseed. Small areas are con
yeniently sodded, and on new, large lawns
it IS well to lay the margins a ong roads
and paths, as well as the edges of the
beds, with good firm turf, as this will al
low the outlines to be preserved the more
perfectly.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

The Milwaukee papers give full
account of the funeral Of Alexander
Mitchell, which occurred on Tuesday.
1t was probably attended by Il larger
number of people than any occasion of
the kind which has ever beflre oc-
cured in the state. 1t was estimated
that 10000 persons viewed the remains
while lying in state in st. James
church, and that 5000 were standing
outside of the church while the services
were being conducted.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

one who will drill through Tie plates
lining this vault.
These two institutions, Dan. Head &
Co., and the Kenosha Safety Vault and
Storage Co., being located in the same
building, furnish banking facilities and
security to their customers that are not
exeelled in any city west of Chicago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

President Cleveland has intimated
that he may call an extra session of
Congress in October next. If the call
for an extra session be for the repeal or
modification of the Interstate Com.
merce law, it is postponing the removal
of grievance which will have time to
do incalculable injury. If it be true
that the business of the country is suf-
fering to the extent complained of,
why delay the remedy?
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
KEMpER HALL CONCERT.

The musical concert at Kemper Hall
on Monday afternoon, for the benefit
of the organ fund, was of high order
of talent. Most of those having parts
assigned them i'll the concert have a
reputation as vocalsts or instrumental
musicians. One of The pleasing feat
ures of the concert was that the violin
was given prominent place on the
programme, and the piano, although
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

1t is learned from our exchanges
printed in cities having populations
not far from the size of this city that
the building boom has already begun
in earnest this spring. There has been
an expectancy of something of the kind
here, hut only few beginnings are yet
seen. Please, friends, don't wait for
each other; but let us hear the sound
of the hammer, the saw and the trOwel
all round.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

The prospect for another large wheat
crop in North Dakota is good, recent
heavy rains having thoroughly soaked
the ground, insuring rapid growth of
the plant. The average sown will be
from 10 to % per cent larger than last
year.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29
OFFICE OF LYMAN Sons & Co, ]
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Manager Lyman Sons 81 Co.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-04-29

1t used to be said only "a few years
ago that the Irish were the whisky
party. Whether that was true or not,
to another nationality now belongs the
name of the Intoxicating drink party.
Joliet, H., is more an Irish city than
any other in that state, and has elected
a $1,000 license ticket; it did the same
last year. In this city of fifteen liquor
saloons there is not one Irish.